A glass of milk a day keeps the doctor away. Well, that's what we're made to believe. By consuming dairy products daily, you may feel like you're ticking off another box on your healthy diet list. But what if you learned that there's a whole world of corruption, propaganda, health misconceptions, and disease, all linked to the white stuff you're pouring on your cereal each morning? 

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A glass of milk a day keeps the doctor away. Well, that's what we're made to believe. By consuming dairy products daily, you may feel like you're ticking off another box on your healthy diet list. But what if you learned that there's a whole world of corruption, propaganda, health misconceptions, and disease, all linked to the white stuff you're pouring on your cereal each morning? 

This is a bite-sized segment that parallels The Darin Olien Show. In these segments, we get into society's Fatal Conveniences™. I define these as the things we may be doing because the world we live in makes us believe we have to. These things save us time and trick us into thinking they're actually good for us. But it's those same things that are breaking down our health and the health of the environment around us.

I've spent most of my adult life obsessively researching these "conveniences." On every show, I pick one topic, and we dive into it. My goal is to make you more aware of these traps so that you can push back on them. Remember, it starts with you and the choices you make. 

So, if you're willing to look at your world from a different perspective and make little tweaks that amount to big changes, then this segment is for you.

But, who's really pulling the political strings? Since, well, forever, we've been told how fantastic milk and other dairy products are for our health. Some of you guys may even remember that crazy "Got Milk?" ad campaign, which was the dairy industry's attempt to make consuming milk cool. 

Now, as more research comes to light, we're starting to see how wrong we've been. Not only is the information we've been fed way off the mark, but the animal welfare side of the industry is pretty hard to stomach too.

In this Fatal Conveniences™ segment, I'm looking into the shocking realities behind our love for all things dairy. I break down some of the health risks behind too much milk and the things you can do not to feed into the industry. Also, the two big brands that have their dairy-loving hands firmly in the wrong people's pockets. 

The dairy industry is a scary business. From the way we extract milk, to the misconceptions we've all been fed for decades. But it's okay, together we can make a change.

• The first dairy animals to be domesticated
• Why new science behind dairy needs so much attention
• The health risks of consuming too much dairy
• Does calcium help prevent broken bones?
• The potential ways dairy can harm us
• What we can do to ensure we get calcium in our diet- the right way

The Scary New Science That Shows Milk Is Bad For You

Calcium Intake and the Incidence of Forearm and Hip Fractures among Men

Open Secrets.Org: The Dairy Industry

Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention

AnimalEquality.Org

Article: Dairy is scary. The public are waking up to the darkest part of farming

NutritionStudies.org - 12 Frightening Facts About Milk

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When we feel like we're broken or unworthy, we can wind up finding fixes in unhealthy places. In 2018, almost 53 million people aged 12 years and older misused prescription drugs in the United States. As addiction rates continue to climb, the health of the nation is declining.

One popular solution for those seeking help is to treat the addiction and subsequent health issues with more medication. While this can work for some, others find that a plant-based diet is swiftly becoming the key to a healthy recovery. 

|| Links | Follow Adam on Instagram - @plantbasedaddict | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/treating-addiction-with-a-plant-based-diet/

When we feel like we're broken or unworthy, we can wind up finding fixes in unhealthy places. In 2018, almost 53 million people aged 12 years and older misused prescription drugs in the United States. As addiction rates continue to climb, the health of the nation is declining.

One popular solution for those seeking help is to treat the addiction and subsequent health issues with more medication. While this can work for some, others find that a plant-based diet is swiftly becoming the key to a healthy recovery. 

WELCOME TO THE DARIN OLIEN SHOW.

On this podcast, you'll hear me, Darin Olien, "the superfood hunter," have honest conversations with the extraordinary people that inspire me. I hope that through their knowledge and unique perspectives, they'll inspire you, too.

Although our ideas and approaches to life may differ, our ultimate goal is the same- to save the planet one conversation at a time. So, if you're interested in expanding your view of the world by learning new perspectives on health, nutrition, and healing the planet, this podcast is for you. 

At first glance, you could say that Adam is your average kind of guy.

But scratch the surface a little, and you'll quickly see that he's pretty extraordinary indeed. Adam's story surrounds drug and food addiction, isolation, body dysmorphia, desperation, but also gratitude, acceptance, and redemption.

After becoming hooked on Adderall in high school, Adam spent most of his twenties going through a constant cycle of drug abuse and binge eating fast-foods. The more he consumed, the heavier he got. And the worse he started to feel within himself. As a result of his all-consuming lifestyle, during the peak of his addiction, he was over 300lbs with Type-2 diabetes.

Broke, unemployed, and completely cut off from family and friends, the time had come.

By August 21st, 2012, he had to make a choice- was he in, or was he out?

All his fear, anger, and self-loathing had pushed him to breaking point. Late one night, he attempted suicide by drug overdose. Fortunately for us and everyone that loves him, it was a failed attempt. Finally, Adam reached out for help. After several stays in rehab and sober living facilities, he found sobriety. Also, he lost over 100 pounds, reversed his diabetes, and repaired his physical health, thanks to an active, plant-based lifestyle.

Now, Adam is a Certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach and graduate of eCornell's Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program. He is a diabetes and food addiction coach for Mastering Diabetes. He’s also an international speaker for the plant-based and addiction recovery movements. 

In this episode, Adam recounts his fascinating story- and guys, let me tell you, it's intense. First, he jumps right into where his addiction stemmed from, the heartache he felt and how he turned his life around so he can now devote his life to others. 

Also, we discuss how his plant-based diet reversed his diabetes and repaired his physical health. Adam discusses his most recent work, including The INFINITE Study. This ground-breaking study aims to explore the effects of nutrient-dense diets and nutrition education in early addiction recovery. 

Other Great Moments From Adam's Story:

• How a seventh-generation Texan became obsessed with food
• The lens of "Am I Acceptable?"
• Finding the fixes
• A habit turned to addiction.
• Fast food – The substitute for a substitute
• Rehab, Rip Esselstyn, Relapse
• The night of August 21st, 2012 
• How a plant-based diet started with a 'Hamburger.'
• The revolutionary study into diet-based therapy
• Feel your feelings – the enemy you don't have to fight.
• Why you MUST accept others

Adam on Instagram @plantbasedaddict

Adam on Facebook

Website: plantbasedforpositivechange.org

Mastering Diabetes Website: www.masteringdiabetes.org

Rip Esselstyn Website: plantstrong.com

Book: The Pleasure Trap

Book: The Alzheimer's Solution

Book: Chasing the Scream

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Did you know that each foot contains 26 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments? So, this insanely complex anatomical structure accounts for almost 25% of the bones and joints in your entire body. Not to mention the 200,000 nerve endings on the sole of each foot alone! So why do we insist on condemning these incredible sensory powerhouses to a life of padding and cushioning? Guys, it's time we talked about shoes.

|| Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-shoes/

Did you know that each foot contains 26 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments? So, this insanely complex anatomical structure accounts for almost 25% of the bones and joints in your entire body. Not to mention the 200,000 nerve endings on the sole of each foot alone! So why do we insist on condemning these incredible sensory powerhouses to a life of padding and cushioning? Guys, it's time we talked about shoes.

This is a bite-sized segment that parallels The Darin Olien Show. In these segments, we get into society's Fatal Conveniences™. I define these as the things we may be doing because the world we live in makes us believe we have to. These things save us time and trick us into thinking they're actually good for us. But it's those same things that are breaking down our health and the health of the environment around us.

I've spent most of my adult life obsessively researching these "conveniences." On every show, I pick one topic, and we dive into it. My goal is to make you more aware of these traps so that you can push back on them. Remember, it starts with you and the choices you make. So, if you're willing to look at your world from a different perspective and make little tweaks that amount to big changes, then this segment is for you.

Once again, it turns out that even after thousands of years of evolution, Mother Nature still makes the best footwear. But we seem to have forgotten that. When we wear shoes consistently, what we're doing is reversing this marvel of engineering. Sadly, our love of fashionable footwear has drastically desensitized our feet and changed the way we walk. Therefore, over time, they have even altered the human gait.

For the last 15 years or so, I've spent about 90% of my time totally shoe-less. Now, bear with me; I haven't gone completely bananas just yet. But, by ditching the kicks, you'll be rewarded with some pretty amazing health benefits.

In this Fatal Conveniences™, I break down the importance of letting your feet breathe. I also look at our feet and how getting a bit more grounded can work its magic across your whole body. I also explore why shoes change the way we walk and the things you can do to retrain your feet to be free.

• Why we're getting too much cushion for comfort
• Why we should build up our foot's sensitivity to the earth
• The research and studies that bring more light to foot health
• Weakness, stiffness, and flat feet- Oh my!
• How you can reconnect with your feet (and nature)
• The best brands for keeping your feet happy
• Why bad foot care affects you from head to toe

• TIME Magazine: The Healthiest Shoes To Wear- According To Science
• Study: Foot strength and stiffness – Shoed Vs. Barefoot
• Article: Flat Feet Are Associated With Knee Pain and Cartilage Damage in Older Adults
• Study: Foot posture, foot function, and low back pain
• Study: Footwear characteristics and foot problems in older people
• Study: Changes in knee and ankle biomechanics using arch support 
• Article: Why Not Wearing Shoes Does a Body Good
• Article: Why you shouldn't wear slippers while you're working from home
• Steven Sashen's Website
• Xero Shoes Website
• Xero Shoes on Instagram
• Netflix' Down To Earth' Official Trailer
• Download Darin's amazing new lifestyle app and get 3 days free at https://121tribe.com/
• Barukas Nuts 15% discount with code "DARIN"

To register for We Are Podcast, go to WeArePodcast.com/darin. For 20% off your ticket, use the code DARIN.

The Darin Olien Show is produced by the team at Must Amplify. If you're looking to give a voice to your brand, and make sure that it's heard by the right people, head to www.mustamplify.com/darin to see what Amplify can do for you.

25% of the bones and joints in your entire body are located in your feet and ankles. Also, you have over 200,000 nerve endings on the sole of each foot. So why are we covering up these sensory powerhouses with padding and cushioning? Walking around or even running barefoot, or with footwear designed to let the feet be feet, can improve our overall physical health in ways we never imagined.

|| LINKS | http://www.sashen.com/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/steven-sashen-on-running-barefoot/

25% of the bones and joints in your entire body are located in your feet and ankles. Also, you have over 200,000 nerve endings on the sole of each foot. So why are we covering up these sensory powerhouses with padding and cushioning? Walking around or even running barefoot, or with footwear designed to let the feet be feet, can improve our overall physical health in ways we never imagined.

On this podcast, you'll hear me, Darin Olien, "the superfood hunter," have honest conversations with the extraordinary people that inspire me. I hope that through their knowledge and unique perspectives, they'll inspire you, too.

Although our ideas and approaches to life may differ, our ultimate goal is the same- to save the planet one conversation at a time. So, if you're interested in expanding your view of the world by learning new perspectives on health, nutrition, and healing the planet, this podcast is for you. 

Steven Sashen dives into things feet first.

In fact, it’s his company motto. Xero Shoes was built out of a need for Steven to free his feet. After picking up sprinting again following a 30 year hiatus, Steven would injure himself constantly. Every couple of weeks would bring another pulled muscle or ankle strain. When a friend suggested a barefoot run, everything changed.

After his first run with a barefoot running group, Steven was awakened with a new awareness of how his feet interacted with the ground. He ran 5K on that very first go around and was shocked at how easy it felt on his body. He was even able to pinpoint a reason for why he was injuring one leg more than the other. All this knowledge was too empowering to ignore, and Xero Shoes was born.

In this conversation, Steven and I get into how incredibly powerful and intuitive our feet really are. We explore the foot to brain connection and how the modern day athletic shoe is counterproductive to the way we physically interact with the ground under our feet. Steven gives us the origin story of Xero Shoes, which gives you an understanding of why I refer to him as a “Master of Movement”. So kick off your shoes, and take a listen to this one, guys!

Other topics in this episode:

• Steven’s history with movement
• How to recognize  “Big Shoe” propaganda
• How Steven’s research background at Duke helped fuel Xero Shoes
• The lies we’ve been fed about our feet
• How watching a child run barefoot can give you better idea of how the body is supposed to work
• The truth about your arch
• The copycat nature of the athletic shoe industry
• Dr. Irene Davis and her contribution to barefoot running
• Balance and the elderly
• How tricking your brain can keep you young
• Steven and Lena’s Shark Tank experience with Mr.Wonderful

Links & Resources:

Steven’s Website

Xero Shoes 

Steven on LinkedIn

Steven on Twitter

Xero Shoes on Instagram

Dr. Irene Davis

Barefoot Running by Michael Sandler

The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph From The Frontiers of Brain Science

Born to Run by Christopher McDougall

Watch Steven and Lena on Shark Tank

Netflix’ Down To Earth’ Official Trailer

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We’re outnumbered, folks! The estimated number of insects to humans is 200 million to one. This is a battle we will most definitely lose. Yet, we try in vain. In this hive of insect activity, repellents can help you steer clear of nasty stings and bites. But is our reliance on bug sprays harming our health?

|| Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-bug-spray/

We’re outnumbered, folks! The estimated number of insects to humans is 200 million to one. This is a battle we will most definitely lose. Yet, we try in vain. In this hive of insect activity, repellents can help you steer clear of nasty stings and bites. But is our reliance on bug sprays harming our health?

Welcome to Fatal Conveniences™

This is a bite-sized segment that parallels The Darin Olien Show. In these segments, we get into society's Fatal Conveniences™. I define these as the things we may be doing because the world we live in makes us believe we have to. These things save us time and trick us into thinking they're actually good for us. But it's those same things that are breaking down our health and the health of the environment around us.

I've spent most of my adult life obsessively researching these "conveniences." On every show, I pick one topic, and we dive into it. My goal is to make you more aware of these traps so that you can push back on them. Remember, it starts with you and the choices you make. So, if you're willing to look at your world from a different perspective and make little tweaks that amount to big changes, then this segment is for you.

Mosquitos are a pest!

Every year, a third of us will cover ourselves with almost five pounds of bug repellent to keep those blood-thirsty bugs at bay. Okay, so there is a good reason to do so. After all, there are many mosquito and tick-transmitted diseases to ward-off; West Nile virus, malaria, and Lyme Disease, to name a couple. So, I'm not here to tell you that protecting yourself from bites isn't important. But, if the repellent you're using can fend off mosquitoes, maybe what it's doing to you isn't so great either.

In this Fatal Conveniences™, I break down the most common toxic chemicals that lurk in insect repellents, such as DEET (N, N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide), which is the granddaddy of them all. I also break down how these repellents affect children, and the simple things you can do today to keep insects away without sacrificing your health.

Bugs, insects, Insecta or insectum- whatever you call our hexapod invertebrates, these creepy critters are vital for our ecosystems. So, finding non-harmful, preventative alternatives is crucial for the survival of not only us as a species, but also this incredible planet that we live on.

More great info in this segment:

• The three main chemicals in bug sprays
• The effects DEET can have on your body
• What is Picaridin, and should you be worried?
• Permethrin and what it can do to your brain and DNA
• How certain insect repellents affect children
• What your best defense against but
• The alternatives to mainstream insect repellents

Other Great Resources To Read:

• National Pesticide Information Center – Permethrin Fact Sheet
• National Pesticide Information Center – DEET Fact Sheet
• Made Safe.org - Chemicals of Concern in Insect Repellent
• Duke University DEET Study
• Picaridin VS DEET: Which Is The Best Insect Repellent?
• EPA Permethrin Fact Sheet
• Cancer Incidence among Pesticide Applicators Exposed to Permethrin in the Agricultural Health Study
• Plant-Based Insect Repellents: a review of their efficacy, development, and testing
• What You Want To Know About Insect Repellent and Chemical Safety
• EPA Information on DEET
• Study on possible neurological and behavior modification and toxicity regarding DEET.
• gov – Pesticides and Cancer
• Health Hazards of Mosquito Repellents and Safe Alternatives
• EWG's Guide to Better Insect Repellents
• Natural News Article: Insect repellent DEET is toxic to brain cells
• Colmen's Botanicals  – Colmenrepellents.com
• Citrepel – Citrapel.co.uk
• REPEL Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent
• Netflix’ Down To Earth’ Official Trailer
• Download Darin’s amazing new lifestyle app and get 3 days free at 121Tribe.com
• Barukas Nuts 15% discount with code “DARIN”

To register for We Are Podcast, go to WeArePodcast.com/darin. For 20% off your ticket, use code DARIN. 

The Darin Olien Show is produced by the team at Must Amplify. If you’re looking to give a voice to your brand, and make sure that it’s heard by the right people, head to www.mustamplify.com/darin to see what Amplify can do for you.